Solve the following literal equation for c
2z + 9q = 3b + 4c - 9d
Isolate c terms
Add -3b + 9d to both sides
2z + 9q - 3b + 9d = 3b + 4c - 9d - 3b + 9d
4c = 2z + 9q - 3b + 9d
Divide each side by 4
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